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Referral Service
The Lawyer Referral Service is
available to individuals who require assistance in obtaining a lawyer.
Lawyers who wish to be enrolled in our database register annually and
state the areas of law in which they prefer to practice. The people who
contact our service are offered the names of three lawyers
who practice in a particular area. The individuals can then contact
the lawyers to arrange a half-hour session at a nominal charge.
Legal
Information Line
The Legal Information Line
provides general information about the law. Legal advice is not
provided. PLIAN maintains monthly
statistics on the type and quantity of inquiries in the
different areas of law. The data enable us to assess the legal areas that
need to be addressed in our information sessions and publications.
School
Visits
Visits to local schools enable PLIAN to
disseminate information, to encourage students to learn about the law, and
to increase awareness of our resources. We have formed partnerships with
different high schools and participated in the Canadian Law Course, Co-op
Law Programs and Career Days. We also offer a placement for a Political
Science student from Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Community
Information Sessions
Through these sessions, PLIAN is able to provide the
public with information on particular legal issues. Topics of interest
include the criminal justice system, federal Child Support Guidelines,
youth justice issues, wills and estates, and other legal issues.
Publications
PLIAN
regularly produces publications on many areas of the law. PLIAN
distributes copies of its publications throughout Newfoundland and
Labrador and the rest of Canada. Some of our publications are
translated into French, Innu-Aimun, Inuktitut, and
Mi'kmaw.
Current
Projects
To carry out its mandate, PLIAN regularly
participates in projects throughout the year. Please visit this page
to find about our current initiatives.
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